Enrollment
443
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weston, CT
Hurlbutt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hurlbutt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090501001045
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hurlbutt Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Weston · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 0.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hurlbutt Elementary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hurlbutt Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Weston, CT.
School address
District: Weston School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090501001045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
0.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-98% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hurlbutt Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hurlbutt Elementary School
Hurlbutt Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Weston, Connecticut, enrolling 443 students.
At 11.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 0.8% free-meal eligibility runs 98% below the Connecticut average.
With 443 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 154 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #106.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 42/100).
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Weston School District also operates Weston High School (691 students) and Weston Intermediate School (478 students) alongside Hurlbutt Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hurlbutt Elementary School compares
Hurlbutt Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.8% | ▼ 98% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
0.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$27,016
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
Two or More 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Asian 4.5%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Hurlbutt Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weston School District, which includes Hurlbutt Elementary School.
$27,016
Per student
+13%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+63%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.8%
State 14.1%
Federal 1.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hurlbutt Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weston Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weston Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hurlbutt Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~443 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hurlbutt Elementary School
How many students attend Hurlbutt Elementary School?
Hurlbutt Elementary School has 443 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weston, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hurlbutt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hurlbutt Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hurlbutt Elementary School?
0.8% of students at Hurlbutt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hurlbutt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hurlbutt Elementary School is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Weston, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hurlbutt Elementary School?
Hurlbutt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hurlbutt Elementary School rank among public schools in Weston?
By Resource Investment Index, Hurlbutt Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Weston, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Weston on the city page.
Is Hurlbutt Elementary School a good school?
Hurlbutt Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Weston School District?
Besides Hurlbutt Elementary School, Weston School District also operates Weston High School (691 students), Weston Intermediate School (478 students), and Weston Middle School (474 students). See the Weston School District district page for the complete list.
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